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Boston to welcome relic of patron saint of parish priests
The heart of St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, will be brought to New York and Boston from... Read more
Rep. Foley disclosure reinforces idea that homosexual men should not be priests, Catholic group says
The revelation of former Congressman Mark Foley that a priest abused him as a teen further indicates that homosexuals should... Read more
German prelate says Vatican-Muslim dialogue must start from scratch
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, head of the German Catholic Bishops Conference, said demands and threats from Muslim critics, based on a... Read more
Future Saint moved to new shrine in Indiana
Hundreds of pilgrims gathered in an Indiana church yesterday as the body of a soon-to-be-canonized nun was moved from a... Read more
Laity in Mexico express solidarity with thousands of priests faithful to their mission
In response to a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against a Mexican priest, the National Council of Laity (NCL) in Mexico... Read more
Holy See accepts resignation of controversial Argentinean bishop who aspires to political office
On Tuesday Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Bishop Joaquin Pina Batllevell, SJ, of the Diocese of Puerto Iguazu,... Read more
German bishops call Muslim interpretation of controversial papal discourse “unjust”
The Bishops’ Conference of Germany, gathered for the plenary assembly, has called the interpretation by many Muslims of the lecture... Read more
Sustaining the Church is responsibility of each Catholic, says Madrid cardinal
Speaking about the new financial model being used by the Catholic Church in Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio... Read more
Archbishop says public leaders, who claim to be Catholic but do not act on Gospel, are deceiving themselves
Political and community leaders are called to change the world with justice and charity, and with a greater love for... Read more
Copts call on Rice to discuss human rights, religious freedom in Egypt
The American Coptic Union (ACU) is urging Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss the continued human rights abuses of... Read more
Spokane diocese to sell bishop's office to pay sex-abuse claims
The Diocese of Spokane is selling its pastoral center to help cover $81 million in claims, mostly by victims of... Read more
Vatican says preparations for papal trip to Turkey continue
Despite continuing threats from Islamic extremist groups and warnings from Muslim clerics and politicians in Turkey, preparations for Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope: story of Bartholomew recalls importance of personal experience of Christ
Pope Benedict XVI continued his catechesis on the twelve Apostles today, speaking to some 30,000 pilgrims about the lesser known... Read more
Turkish officials say plane hijacker was seeking help from the Pope
New light has been shed on the hijacking of a Turkish Airlines plane which was overtaken Tuesday. Reports have now... Read more
Vatican to unveil grand exhibit about Saint Peter’s Basilica
"Petros Eni" (Peter is here), the ancient inscription found next to the remains of Saint Peter the Apostle is the... Read more
Turkish plane reportedly hijacked in protest of Papal trip to Turkey
Two men have hijacked a Turkish Airlines plane, supposedly in protest of Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Turkey next month. ... Read more
Bishop explains urgency of teaching young people to pray the Rosary
As October, the month of the Rosary, begins, Bishop Ramon del Hoyo Lopez of Jaen has called for a greater... Read more
Cardinal Bertone praises Marian devotion of Latin America
In a message sent to the participants of the Latin American Meeting on Marian Pastoral Ministry, which concluded this past... Read more
Pro-life victory in Brazil as abortion rights candidate loses bid for Senate
Pro-life groups in Brazil are celebrating the results of the country’s general elections in which abortion rights candidate, Jandira Feghali,... Read more
German cardinal slams media double standard regarding Christianity and Islam
Cardinal Karl Lehman, president of the German Bishops’ Conference, criticized the media this week for its double standard regarding Christianity... Read more
